A CSCS trainer shares 5 bodyweight core exercises after 55 that build real strength, no long plank holds needed.

Back in the day, sit-ups were the exercise of choice to train the core. We didn’t use the term “core” back then, but if you wanted the kind of abs displayed in Calvin Klein underwear ads, sit-ups were ...

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...

Crunches are familiar, and plenty of people still think of them first when they want to train their stomach. They can make ...

Stop wasting time on crunches and start training your core to resist movement for maximum power and injury prevention. Enter any gym, and you’ll see the same core workout: crunches, situps, ab ...

Sometimes, factors like age, past injury, or personal comfort can prevent my personal training clients from getting onto the floor for traditional core exercises. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways ...

Your core training routine needs to evolve beyond bodyweight. Whether your goal is to train for aesthetics or performance (hopefully, you'll be concerned about both), you'll only get so far by racking ...

Your core is, quite literally, at the center of everything you do. It’s what powers your paddle strokes, allows you to reach for a climbing hold, and makes hoisting a heavy pack and carrying it over ...

Strengthen your core for the long haul.

There's something genuinely satisfying about discovering that your kitchen chair can pull double duty. Most of us walk past it a dozen times a day without giving it a second thought, yet that simple ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...